Nightide is the new fire and ice-themed winter festival coming to Queenscliff this month – and it’s free

It’s time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the newest event to grace the Bellarine this winter. From…

Sydney Swans great Tadhg Kennelly is coming to Geelong for a special Men’s Health Week Evening

Celebrated around the world, Men’s Health Week (June 12-18 2023) seeks to highlight the importance of men’s health, and to…

KISS announce one final Australian farewell show in October 2023

KISS is set to make their last-ever appearance in Australia this October, giving fans one final chance to see them…

Got an olive tree? Geelong’s Community Olive Oil Project is a new way to get your own olive oil

This one’s for the local foodies in the region! An innovative community group is making it possible for Greater Geelong…

“There’s so much beautiful and amazing work, we want to throw the doors open”: Illuminate Adelaide’s 2023 program is bolder and more dynamic than ever

For those that may be unaware, the Fringe festival in Summer isn’t the only time Adelaide flexes its artistic muscle….

Got a free Saturday? Get hitched Vegas-style in Geelong with a red hot winter elopement at The Warehouse

While everyone loves attending a wedding, not everyone wants a traditional white wedding for themselves. All the decisions and the…

Score a bunch of discounts and explore window displays in central Geelong with the city’s new initiative ‘Kick On in Geelong’

We know what’ll put you in that good mood: a whole heap of discounts and deals running rampant across our…

Final Final, Wild Gloriosa to perform fundraiser gig this week for local creative Darci Dillon

The Geelong creative community is rallying behind the family and friends of local creative Darci Dillon with a fundraising evening…

Portarlington Grand Hotel named Best Hotel Accommodation & Best Redeveloped Hotel in Victoria

Of all the transformations we’ve witnessed over the past few years, the Portarlington Grand Hotel is hands down one of…

Torquay Hotel crowned as Victoria’s best live entertainment venue

The winners of the 2023 Australian Hotels Association, Victoria (AHA Vic) State Awards for Excellence – the pinnacle event of…

Beyond the ratings: The cultural impact of Australia’s Reality TV obsession

Since the first season of Big Brother debuted on our screens in 2001, the genre has become an integral part…

“This store is my love letter to Geelong”: Popcultcha Records on becoming one of Australia’s best independent record stores

There’s just something to be said about the experience of selecting a distinctive vinyl from a shelf, extracting the record…

Embrace the Magic of Port Fairy Winter Weekends, returning for three charming weekends in June and July

When winter arrives in the picturesque coastal town of Port Fairy, a sense of enchantment fills the air. Port Fairy…

Melbourne’s Axil Coffee Roasters barista crowned as best in Australia for the second year in a row

Melbourne barista Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee has been crowned the Australian Barista Champion at the ASCA National Coffee Championships,…

The Geelong Wedding Expo returns this weekend bringing together a bunch of local wedding vendors for one day only

When you first start planning your wedding, the list of things involved in the big day can feel seemingly endless….

A bunch of new Geelong V/line train services are being added this month – including a late Saturday night train

Following the month of disruptions to the Geelong train line, local passengers will soon see a swathe of extra services…

Coles and Doordash are giving away free flowers for Mother’s Day this weekend

On May 13 and 14, Coles and Doordash will be giving away 5000 flower bundles to deserving mums, step mums,…

The best hot springs, bathhouses and spas to visit in Victoria

Victoria has some of the best spa country in Australia, with a number of spas, mineral pools and natural hot…

Regional Farmers Markets is hosting a new monthly market in Abbotsford with the best regional producers

For lovers of local and sustainable produce, you’re in luck: the Abbotsford Convent will soon be home to a new…

The RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong with a dog market, BBQ and more this May

Australia’s premier event on the canine calendar is back, with thousands of people and their dogs set to walk together…

‘A source of inspiration’: Danielle Laidley headlines Geelong IDAHOBIT event next week

Celebrated every year on 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia AKA IDAHOBIT marks the day…

Celebrate culture, community and conversation with Geelong Arts Centre at these incredible First Peoples-led events

Committed to a long-lasting reconciliation journey that acknowledges, respects, includes and responds to First Nations community, and connects First Peoples’…

There’s a new leadership program empowering young women and non-binary locals with disability

Through action, activism, and education young women and non-binary people with disability are having a significant impact on a global,…

The brilliantly bright Candy Hair Kids Salon opens in Geelong, providing fun stress-free haircuts for kids

Gifting the region a brilliant bright new salon, Candy Hair Geelong is a brand new salon that specializes in kids’…

 

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